Wake Up!

We're joined by Becky Goff, regional director of Ignatian Volunteer Corps of New Orleans, talks about the organization. Sr. Evangeline Ingwersen and Jim Jordan, music editor at Paraclete Press, talks about their advent materials and chant music. Sunnie Johnson-Laine, CEO of St. Vincent de Paul Society in Baton Rouge, joins us for a monthly update.

We're joined by Jason Gale, Vice President of Content and Production at TAN Books, talks about the book Advent and Christmas with the Church Fathers: A Seven-Week Retreat on the Mystery and the Meaning of the Incarnation. Shannon McCormick, Woman’s Health Nurse Practitioner at Woman's New Life Clinic, discusses the abortion pill reversal and resources the clinic can provide. Dr. David Whidden, Theology Professor at Fran U, joins us for a theology lesson on Thanksgiving and praise.

We're joined by Monsignor Jason Gray, executive director of the Fulton Sheen Foundation, joins us to provide details on the Sheen Experience. Terry Poplava, general manager of ACST Catholic, talks about a recent survey that examines people’s beliefs in Jesus and church attendance. Suzie Andres, author, blogger at Miss Marcel's Musings, and friend of St Therese, talks about the book by Camille Burette called A Shower of Roses: The Most Beautiful Miracles of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux.

We're joined by Todd Dailey, CEO and Co-Founder of Eternize, talks about a wearable “smart cross". Kiera Meuse-Cash, Director of Family Services with Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about National Adoption Month. Lisa Veron, spiritual director, talks about the upcoming Advent morning of reflection at St. Aloysius Church in Baton Rouge.

We're joined by David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about the psalms and how it relates to marriage and family life. Fr. Ignatius John Schweitzer, O.P., talks about his book he co-authored called How to Be His: A 33-Day Dedication to Our Eucharistic Jesus. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, with Catholic 101 segment. He will talk about the meaning of Advent wreaths.

We're joined by Scott Smith, Catholic husband, father, author and lawyer, talks about his book "33 Days to the Holy Family: Consecration to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph". Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett, co-author, talks about her book "Discernment of Spirits for Beginners: Learning to Hear God and Defeat Lies of the Enemy". Anthony DeStefano, co-author of the book, "The Sparrow Who Fell to the Ground".

We're joined by Tyler Blanski, author, talks about his book Find Your Fight: Rugged Wisdom for Faithful Dads Who Refuse to Settle. Dr. Ray Guarendi, author, talks about his book Drama-Free Discipline: Dr. Ray Coaches You to Parenting Success. Greg Willits, author, talks about his book God Doesn’t Hate Me, After All: Discovering Louis de Montfort's Love of Eternal Wisdom.

We're joined with Derek Rotty, author, talks about his book Praying with Sacred Art: Pondering the Mystery of Redemption through Visio Divina. Stephanie Sterling, Executive Director of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about their annual Christmas program to provide assistance with utilities and rent for those in need. Terry Dickson, Communications Director of the Diocese of Biloxi, talks about the Gulf Pine Newspaper issue.

We're joined by Dr. Mark Williams, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, talks about how he’s addressing his school leaders on Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Letter on education. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about typical obstacles to gratitude and a joyful relationship with God. Marcellino D'Ambrosio, executive producer of the film, Triumph of the Heart, a captivating movie on St. Maximilian Kolbe joins us.

We're joined by Johnny Hebert with a Gospel reflection. Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, gives us details on stories found in this week’s Clarion Herald issue. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee talks about the theology of reflecting on our death as Catholics.